Medical Assistant I

University Healthcare Alliance • Mountain View, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant functions as a member of the clinic patient care team. The position performs clinical tasks and procedures to support the delivery of care. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting patients to obtain services in a timely manner and assuring efficient utilization of resources in the coordination of patient care. The Medical Assistant I is an entry-level position with limited or no prior experience; learns to use medical terminology and concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; works on developmental assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant Diploma from an approved school/institution or equivalent documented training.
• 0-1 years of related experience.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills stated above in CI Care.
• Basic Computer skills including but not limited to; keyboarding, Microsoft Office, and electronic medical records.
• Basic Electronic Health/Medical Records System exposure.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills required for varying procedures and managing interruptions.
• Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative and collaborative manner.
• Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of Telemedicine Platforms.

Responsibilities

• Patient rooming.
• Vital signs.
• Medical records and/or chart preparation.
• Patient communications.
• Stocking and cleaning of clinic area.
• Medication and supply ordering.
• Medication administration.
• Specimen collection and/or Point of Care Testing.
• Injections and other clinic procedures.
• Patient outreach to address gaps in care & follow-up.
• Participation in internal clinic audits.
• Facilitates communication between patient & provider.
• Participates in the maintenance of department A3.
• Scribing for providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned and participates in organization projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED